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Honoree Daniel Padernacht,
Padernacht Law, P.C.
BRONX TIMES REPORTER,20 SEPT. 25-OCT. 1, 2020 BTR
AWARDS 2020
This year, the event went virtual,
and debuted on September 17.
“After 10 years of honoring the
Power Women of the Bronx, it gives
me great pleasure to celebrate and recognize
the successful men who make
a positive impact in our community,”
said Laura Guerriero, publisher of the
Bronx Times. “These exceptional men
share a vision as leaders, contributors
and mentors, and truly lead by example.”
Among the distinguished gentlemen
being honored were Dr. Douglas
York, CEO, Union Community Health
Center; Hiriam Torres, vice president
of Bronx Care; Alfredo Angueira,
owner of Bronx Drafthouse, Beatstro
and Bricks and Hops; and Anthony
Mormille, senior vice president Orange
Bank and Trust.
Torres, 48, grew up in Soundview
and is proud to work in a hospital
that serves the poorest congressional
district in the country. He expressed
gratitude to Schneps Media for honoring
him amongst so many successful
men.
His mom, Miriam, was a nurse at
the hospital, so Torres wanted to follow
in her footsteps.
“My job is 24/7. I’m on call all of the
time,” he said. “It meant a lot to me to
work at the hospital.”
According to Torres, the past six
months of COVID-19 have been the
toughest Bronx Care has endured. But
the staff persevered and things are
headed in a positive direction.
“I never want to go through that
again,” Torres said. “We were not prepared
for that much death.”
Mormille, who was born and raised
on Arthur Avenue, is looking forward
to opening the first bank in the Bronx
in a decade. In December, Orange
Bank and Trust will open at 1973 Williamsbridge
Rd.
“We’re going to take advantage of
the lack of community banks in the
market,” Mormille said.
The Bronx native joined the industry
at 19 and 35 years later is still in it.
“It feels great to be honored because
all the people that are being honored
are people I look up to,” he said. “They
made a difference in the Bronx and I’m
hoping I can make a difference too.”
Anguiera, 44, who spent several
years in working for the Bronx Overall
Economic Development Corporation,
transitioned to restaurants four
years ago. He partnered up with Junior
Martinez and Willie Colon and
the trio have been quite successful.
“I always wanted to own my own
business, so I could have my own
time,” he said. “That’s a misnomer.”
Although he is still new to the industry,
the three eateries have thrived
during COVID-19. He provided thousands
of meals to first responders,
which has helped him stay afloat.
The Co-op City native and Riverdale
resident said sometimes he misses
politics, but there is nothing like working
in restaurants. Anguiera noted he
felt privileged to be recognized among
men who have had such an impact on
the borough.
“There’s a phrase, ‘adapt or die’
and unless you are willing to adapt
quickly, 2020 is going to take us all,”
he said.
(L-r) Deputy Borough President
Marricka Scott-McFadden with
honoree Stanley Schlein, Esquire.
(l-r) Lilyanna Pekic, representing
Councilman Mark Gjonaj, honoree
Tony Rodriguez, Owner and Operator,
Toli Management McDonald’s
Honoree Hiram Torres, VP of Operations,
BronxCare Health System
Honoree Robert Rodriguez, SVP/
Business Banking Market Manager,
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Honoree Eliezer Rodriguez, Esq. Executive
Director Bronx Chapter, HGAR
Honoree Anthony Mormile, Senior
Commercial Loan Officer, Orange
Bank & Trust Company
Honoree Daniel Romanoff,
President, Nebraskaland